Salty pretzels

by Iris // January 13, 2016 // No Comments

Any yeast dough baking is about home and childhood for me. Statisticaly our moms and nans used to boil potatoes much more often then buns, but it’s buns what I remember. Today when I bake, my thoughts go back to... Continue reading →

Milk soufflé

by Iris // July 25, 2015 // No Comments

In Russia we call it literary Bird Milk. Probably, because it’s milky, creamy but yet heavenly light and airy. And every time the name turns in conversation follows a discussion where in Russia they make the beat Bird Milk. I... Continue reading →

Pistachio meringues

by Iris // March 23, 2015 // 1 Comment

Meringue is one of the favourite deserts of my childhood. How can you not love this crispy breakable shell with sweet and sticky-toffee like centre? Who wouldn’t love holding it in one hand and catching crumbs with the other? But... Continue reading →

Currants and tarragon Opera cake in Khokhloma design

by Iris // January 2, 2015 // 2 Comments

Though we are all very busy in Christmas season I continue to share my #chefs_battle recipes with you. This one was made for a folk arts contest and I chose a traditional Russian ornament Khokhloma. The cake itself has nothing... Continue reading →

Cinnabons. The legendary yums

by Iris // November 18, 2014 // 3 Comments

I decided to post all my #chefs_battle recipes from Instagram to the blog. The last task in “Home baking” category was to make cinnabons. When I was reading about what’s special about these cinnamon rolls, I found out we are... Continue reading →

Pavlova cake with mango and strawberry

by Iris // November 14, 2014 // 1 Comment

Everyone knows Christmas is a busy season, right? But the thing is – every season is busy now, busier than 10, 20 or 100 years ago. We have so many obligations and what’s worse – so many things we want... Continue reading →

Yellow Chimney

Welcome to the house with yellow chimney

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